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as in with
using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

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Recent Examples of via First, this phone is only available in the US via a beta, like the Nothing Phone (2a)—CMF is a sub-brand of Nothing. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025 Newsweek contacted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Musk, via the Tesla and SpaceX press offices, for comment on Sunday outside of regular office hours. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 According to When to Stream, The Brutalist is expected to debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2025 Environmental remediation work totaling nearly $1.4 million (paid by the city via its Brownfield Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund) is ongoing and expected to conclude in March, said Caitlin Bowling, spokeswoman for the city’s cabinet for economic development. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for via
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  • Each year, the trustees’ compensation will increase by 2%, though the board can vote in May to waive this increase for that year, the municipal code states.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The smokiness of the mezcal stole the show, while the pomegranate softened it, all complemented by the subtle chocolate.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • China’s annual parliamentary sessions, the National People’s Congress (NPC) and its advisory auxiliary, the CPPCC come to a close with the economy and unemployment at the top the agenda.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • The next owner should also expect to see plenty of animals, including deer, passing through the acreage and along the trails that lead to the huge and untouched pond on the northeastern edge of the property.
    Richard Lane, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Parents in Lake and Porter counties can sign up their children to receive a free book each month through the Lake County Public Library and the Porter County and Westchester libraries.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • Investigators later found a loaded 9 mm handgun and ammunition in the car, Vawter said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Add in the likes of Amazon, Fox, Paramount Global, Sony and others throwing events and a diligent buyer can fill their diary twice over.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/via. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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